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On 28 July 1976 HEPPNER removed a cerebral glioma for the first time (1) using a CO2 laser, after ASCHER had finished extensive biophysical studies into the properties of this new medium (2) This date marks the beginning of laser technique as a routine method in neurosurgery.
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Heppner, F., Ascher, P.W. (1988). Eleven Years’ Experience with Lasers in Neurosurgery. In: Walter, W., Brandt, M., Klinger, M., Brock, M. (eds) Modern Methods in Neurosurgery. Advances in Neurosurgery, vol 16. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-73294-2_1
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